3rd Huskies Hot Stove Of 2018
DULUTH, Minn.- Summer may not be here just yet, but the Duluth Huskies sure know how to stay relevant in the off season. The organization hosted its third "Huskies Hot Stove"…
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Gentle Giant Visits Hospice House
DULUTH, Minn.- Nova is a 2 year old 120 pound Newfoundland that began her therapy dog career at just 6 months old. She has already made more than 150 visits and clocked…
Gardeners Getting Ready for Growing Season
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Gardeners across the Northland are getting their planting done ahead of this year's growing season. Dan's Feed Bin in Superior estimates they go through about three tons…
Superior Elementary Parents Learn School District's Emergency Procedures
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A parent's worst nightmare is an emergency at their kids' school. Wednesday, parents at Superior Elementary Schools learned about the district's plans for preventing violence and how they…
Lake Superior Railroad Museum On Track With Railcar Restoration Projects
DULUTH, Minn. - Four major restoration projects with the Lake Superior Railroad Museum (LSRM) are gearing up to hit the tracks. Volunteers are putting in overtime to make it all happen…
LSC Career & Transfer Fair Helping Students Break Into Health Care Industry
DULUTH, Minn. - Every year Lake Superior College hosts a Career and Transfer Fair to help students make a plan toward their future. Sixty-five companies and 15 transfer schools hosted the event. Many…
Essentia Health Proposes New Condensed Medical Campus
DULUTH, Minn.- Essentia Health is seeking a large amount of public investment to create a new Medical District in downtown Duluth. Essentia calls the project Vision Northland, and now they're taking a proposal…
Similar Surroundings, Different 'Dogs
DULUTH, Minn.- The countdown has begun for the UMD Bulldogs as they prepare for the Frozen Four down in St.Paul. Most fans are well aware of the teams last trip to the…
Kenny Wong's Owners Retiring After Nearly 30 Years In Business
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - The people behind Kenny Wong's restaurant in Superior are finally hanging up their aprons and chef's hats after nearly three decades. Kenny Wong's has been a longtime fixture for Chinese cuisine and…
Trump Fires Veterans Affairs Secretary Shulkin
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is firing Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin and replacing him with the White House doctor in the wake of a bruising ethics scandal and a mounting rebellion within the VA. Trump tweets that he…
Sawyer Co. Man Charged In Father's Stabbing
SAND LAKE, Wis. – Sawyer County Deputies say they responded to a stabbing report early this morning in the Town of Sand Lake. According to authorities the stabbing occurred at a residence located on County Highway E. The suspect, 20-year-old…
PolyMet Files an Updated Technical Report
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Yesterday PolyMet filed an updated technical report reaffirming the economic and technical viability of the NorthMet copper-nickel-precious metals project in Hoyt Lakes. The update contains plans and also cost estimates for the proposed project. The overall…
Superior City Leaders Hold Community Listening Sessions
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior city leaders and folks from the UW-Superior Center for Community Engaged Learning have been working together to make the town a better place. They have been jointly…
Therapy dog Helps Middle School Students
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. - A Wisconsin School is benefiting from a new “best friend.” A special therapy dog, initially meant to help only a few middle school students, is now having an…
New Plans for Affordable Housing Unit Move Forward
DULUTH, Minn.- New details involving for new affordable housing complex in the works for the Lincoln Park neighborhood. This 50 unit building will replace the nearby Esmond Building, formally known as the…
Gov. Dayton Asking to Extend Pre-K Funding for Years to Come
DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton wants to ensure that the state keeps providing preschool programs after he leaves office, but republicans are pushing back. Last year, he got lawmakers to…
Onyx Apartment Complex Nearing Completion
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Onyx apartment complex is well underway, raising the standards of living in the superior community. The complex will have a fitness center, community room, heated garage parking, and…
UW-Superior and Superior City Leaders Join Forces to Create Better City Environment
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior City leaders and folks from the UW-Superior Center for Community Engaged Learning have been working together to make the town a better place. Together, they've been hosting a…
Midday Update 3-28-18
An update on local news and weather.
Animal Answers: Easter Baskets Over Bunnies
DULUTH, Minn. - With Easter right around the corner, many folks are purchasing candies, baskets and other gifts for children ahead of the holiday. However, Lake Superior Zoo Education Program Coordinator Jessamy…
Dayton Vows Veto of Bill Authorizing Enbridge Pipeline
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Mark Dayton says he'd veto a bill that would kick start construction of a crude oil pipeline replacement across northern Minnesota. The years-long review process for the Enbridge Line 3 pipeline is nearing its…
Bill Bans Driverless Vehicle Tests in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Four state senators want to prevent driverless vehicles from being tested in Minnesota until their developers can prove they're safe. Republican Sen. Jim Abeler says the death of a woman who was struck by a…
Proctor man Arrested on Felony Drug Charges
DULUTH, Minn. - The Saint Louis County Attorney’s Office has formally charged via summons 24-year-old Erik Lee Huberty with Felony Theft and Felony Fifth Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance today. The charges stem from a November 2017 joint investigation…
Superior Elks Donation to Benefit Hundreds of Children
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - The Superior Elks #403 was recently awarded two grants in the amount of $1,000 each from the Elks National Foundation. Grants Coordinator Cris Crum says one of the $1,000…
Treating Pain Without Opioids
The opioid crisis is causing concern around the country and several doctors are looking at ways to fight it. A program in Colorado is testing new strategies for dealing with chronic pain…
E-cig Flavors may Pose the Greatest Dangers
Researchers tested about 150 commercially available e-liquids finding 143 unique chemical compounds among them. Study authors say this shows these liquids are very diverse and because they are so varied they are very…
Some Aetna Customers Will see Lower Prices
Some customers whose prescription medicines are covered by Aetna could get a break at the drug store next year. Aetna says, starting the first of the year it will pass along to consumers…
Gov. Dayton Requesting Funds To Repair State Parks
CARLTON, Minn. - Minnesota has more than 60 state parks. Many needing serious repairs when it comes water and wastewater systems, roads and trails. That's why Gov. Dayton wants the legislature…
Bill to Allow Pipeline Construction Advances
DULUTH, Minn. - The years-long debate on whether to replace Enbridge Energy’s line 3 oil pipeline across northern Minnesota could be coming to an end a little sooner than expected. The state has…
